ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

PUNE MEETING 2019, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SATURDAY, 10^TH AUGUST, 2019

(PENETROMETER – 4.8; GOING: YIELDING)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT AT 1400 METRES, 5 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 8 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 9 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. RAILS WERE ALSO PLACED 7 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE

RACE NO.1 (21) – THE UNICORN PLATE : (About) 2000 Metres – 6 Runners

Passing 300 metres, HONOURABLE EYES (A. Sandesh) shifted out and at the same time GRAND EYES (C. S. Jodha) leaned inwards, thereby tightening SOLO MISSION (App. K. Nazil) who had to be steadied. Jockey A.Sandesh has been cautioned.

After the race, HONOURABLE EYES and SOLO MISSION were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.2 (22) – THE COLOMBIANA PLATE : (About) 1600 Metres – 9 Runners

Soon after the start, ASTOUNDING BAY (Suraj Narredu, dr.4) whipped around dislodging the rider. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting with him to race.

After the race, MAKHTOOB was trotted and found to be sound. SHAE had lost its right hind shoe and was observed to be tied up.

RACE NO.3 (23) – THE TO THE MANOR BORN PLATE : (About) 1400 Metres – 8 Runners

After being stalled, COPPER QUEEN (Neeraj Rawal) ducked and came out from the front gates. As such, the filly was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

Soon after the start, FLAMING PASSION (Shrikant Kamble, dr.6) shifted in and went across SEVENTH MILE (P. Trevor, dr.4) who had to be steadied.

Approaching 600 Metres, FLAMING PASSION (Shrikant Kamble) was observed to have shifted out under urgings thereby inconveniencing DIVIJA (C. S. Jodha). Thereafter, passing the 600 metres, FLAMING PASSION further shifted out due to which SEVENTH MILE (P. Trevor) had to be steadied. After questioning, Jockey Shrikant Kamble has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

After the race, SEVENTH MILE was observed to have whip marks on either side off the quarters. Later, on examination by the Veterinary Officer, it was confirmed to be welt marks. The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into this incident and a report will be submitted shortly.

An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of SEVENTH MILE and a report will be submitted shortly.

The Sr.V.O. reported that SEVENTH MILE showed signs of distress after returning from the race, The filly recovered after cold water hosing. The filly was found to be sound in the trot.

After the race, DIVIJA was observed to have an abrasion at the left fore cannon and POLARIS had an abrasion at the left hind pastern. SACHERTORTE was found to be sound in the trot.

RACE NO.4 (24) – THE P.HADOW TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – 11 Runners

At the request of Trainer Nosher Cama, ADMO was examined at 1115 hours on 08/08/2019 and found to be sore by the right fore leg, as such, the horse was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

At the request of Trainer Nirad Karanjawala, ZANZIBAAR was examined at 1800 hours on 08/08/2019 and found to have bruises on the point of hip, shoulder, knee etc. due to convulsions, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

GOSHAWK (App.K.Pranil) jumped out awkwardly losing considerable ground at the start. Tr.M.K.Jadhav has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

GENTILLESSE (Neeraj Rawal) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start

Approaching 1000 metres, GOLD FIELD (App. Malam Singh) shifted in thereby tightening the field on his inside, due to which FINE TUNE (App. Niranjan S. Parmar), RISING BRAVE (S. Mosin) and LORD COMMANDER (App. M. Ayyar) were inconvenienced and had to be checked. Thereafter, approaching the 700 metres, GOLD FIELD further shifted in and went across TENERIFE (App. A. S. Peter) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning App.Malam Singh and not being satisfied with his explanation, his Apprentice Jockey’s license has been suspended w.e.f. 25^th August, 2019 to 31^st August, 2019 (both days inclusive) for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).

Passing 600 metres, FINE TUNE (App. Niranjan S. Parmar) shifted in thereby inconveniencing RISING BRAVE (S. Mosin) who had to be steadied. App.Niranjan S.Parmar has been cautioned.

After the race, RISING BRAVE was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, ADELINE was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind bulb of pastern and LORD COMMANDER had a cut injury at the right hind hock. HIGHLAND PRINCESS and TENERIFE were found to be sound in the trot.

RACE NO.5 (25) – THE EVE CHAMPION TROPHY (GR.3) : (About) 2000 Metres – 8 Runners

Approaching 300 metres, ADJUDICATE (Suraj Narredu) shifted out thereby bumping and forcing CAPRISCA (A. Sandesh) outwards. Jockey Suraj Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

After the race, ADJUDICATE and WHOMAKESTHERULES were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.6 (26) – THE CABRIOLET PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – 13 Runners

At the start, OUI SAUVAGE (Suraj Narredu, dr.8) jumped outwards and at the same time GRAND SINATRA (S.J.Sunil, dr.9) jumped inwards and made contact and thereafter OUI SAUVAGE shifted out due to which GRAND SINATRA was tightened and dropped back.

Approaching 300 metres, OUI SAUVAGE (Suraj Narredu) was denied a clear passage and had to be held.

Passing 100 metres, SALTBAE (Shrikant Kamble) shifted in thereby taking the ground of GRAND SINATRA (S.J.Sunil). Jockey Shrikant Kamble has been cautioned.

Jockey P.Trevor (THOMAS HARDY) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Pune Meeting 2019, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

The Sr.V.O. reported that DAZZLING STAR showed signs of distress after returning from the race, The filly recovered after cold water hosing and First Aid treatment and was sent to the stables.

After the race, MIGHTY WARRIOR and OUI SAUVAGE were trotted and found to be sound. FELIX FELICIS had lost its right hind shoe.

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The urine samples of the winner of the 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th race, viz. MY PRECIOUS, BEEMER, ADELINE and BUSHTOPS, as also that of ADJUDICATE (5^th race), and the special sample of SEVENTH MILE (3^rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 6 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 55

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.24,66,250/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9.16

SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.3(23)	Joc.Shrikant Kamble – fined Rs.2,000/-
	R.4(24)	App.Malam Singh – sus. from 25/8/2019 to 31/8/2019 (careless riding)
	R.5(25)	Joc.Suraj Narredu – fined Rs.3,000/-
	R.6(26)	Joc.P.Trevor – fined Rs.3,000/- (whip offence)
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.2(22)	ASTOUNDING BAY (whipped around after the start dislodging the rider) – to be shown in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards
	R.3(23)	COPPER QUEEN – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials
	R.4(24)	GOSHAWK – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials RISING BRAVE (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. ADMO (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. ZANZIBAAR – Fitness Certificate from the Club’s V.O. required.
PACIFIERS USED	R.1(21)	-
	R.2(22)	GDANSK
	R.3(23)	TURACO, DIVIJA, FLAMING PASSION
	R.4(24)	RISING BRAVE, FINE TUNE, GENTILLESSE, GOSHAWK, TENERIFE, ADELINE, LORD COMMANDER
	R.5(25)	BUSHTOPS
	R.6(26)	DAZZLING STAR, THOMAS HARDY, ROMANTIC WARRIOR, GRAND SINATRA, SHADOWS

ADDITIONAL REPORT/S:

RE: APPEAL FROM JOCKEY YASH NARREDU AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENCE FROM 10^TH AUGUST, 2019 TO 1^ST SEPTEMBER, 2019 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) FOR DANGEROUS RIDING ON HIS MOUNT “ASTOUNDING BAY” IN RACE NO.8 – THE JAMSHED DALAL TROPHY RUN ON 26^TH JULY, 2019 AT THE PUNE RACE COURSE :

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 7^th August, 2019 considered Appeal dated 31^st July, 2019 from Jockey Yash Narredu in the above connection.

The Board of Appeal considered all documents and papers that were submitted including Jockey Yash Narredu’s grounds of appeal and heard the submissions made by him and viewed the video tape recording of the race in question. The Board of Appeal whilst deliberating on the matter at length took into consideration Jockey Yash Narredu’s past clean record, his good conduct before the Stipendiary Stewards, Stewards of the Club as also the Board of Appeal as also noted that he had voluntarily admitted the mistake and had also shown a serious concern for Apprentice Jockey H.Zeeshan who had a fall in the race. Accordingly, the Board of Appeal decided to confirm the decision of the Stewards of the Club in terming his offence as “dangerous riding”; however, the Board modified the punishment imposed by the Stewards of the Club and decided that his Jockey’s licence would now stand suspended with effect from 10^th August, 2019 to 16^th August, 2019 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). The deposit was ordered to be refunded.

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Pune : 14^th August, 2019